OSHA Inspection: L & M BAG & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed the hazard of being crushed by equipment:    On or about March 24, 2016, in the warehouse area, the employer failed to ensure the operators of the forklift were restrained by the use of seatbelts. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by the forklift in the event of a tip over. The forklift was a Toyota, model 8FGCU25, serial 16519.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught in machinery:       a) On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure that emergency stop buttons were installed on silt fence machine number #1. Employees were exposed the hazard of being caught-in the machine.       b) On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure that emergency stop buttons were installed on silt fence machine number #2. Employees were exposed the hazard of being caught-in the machine.      c) On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure that emergency stop buttons were installed on silt fence machine number #3. Employees were exposed the hazard of being caught-in the machine.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(f): Rise height and tread width were not uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs:    On or about March 24, 2016, at the front steps to the office, the employer failed to ensure the riser height on the stairway was uniform where employees entered the building. Employees exposed to the hazards of slips, trips and falls.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3850.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    On or about March 24, 2016, the employer failed to develop an energy control program with procedures and training to control potentially hazardous energy when employees are performing service and maintenance on machines. Employees exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to electrical shock and being caught-in machinery, such as the silt fence machines.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3850.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    On or about March 24, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that authorized and/or affected employees were trained to acquire the knowledge and skills associated with energy control measures for machines being serviced and/or maintained. Employees exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to electrical shock and being caught-in machines, such as the silt fence machines.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:    On or about March 24, 2016, in the warehouse area, the employer failed to ensure the aisle ways were kept clear for forklift operations and employees walking in the area. Materials such as pallets, metal straps and other items were blocking the passageways. Forklift operators do not have a free and unobstructed path in and around the warehouse.     In the alternative:  29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about March 24, 2016, employees were operating powered industrial trucks in the warehouse without being trained by the employer. The employees were exposed to the hazards associated with the operations of powered industrial trucks.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    On or about March 24, 2016, employees were operating the Toyota forklift in the warehouse without the horn being operational. The employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the forklift in the congested warehouse. The Toyota forklift model number was 8FGCU25 and the serial  number was 16519.    In the alternative:   29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and wherever vision was obstructed:

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads:    On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the natural or synthetic fiber rope sling was securely attached when lifting 400 pound rolls. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the 400 pound roll.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(2): Makeshift device(s), knot(s) or bolt(s) were used to shorten sling(s):  On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the natural or synthetic fiber rope sling was not tied in a knot. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the 400 pound roll.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(13): Employers must not load a sling in excess of its recommended safe working load as prescribed by the sling manufacturer on the identification markings permanently affixed to the sling:  On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the natural or synthetic fiber rope sling was rated to lift the 400 pound roll of cloth/plastic. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the 400 pound roll.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.184(h)(1): Employer did not use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that had permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one:  On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the natural or synthetic fiber rope sling was marked with a rated capacity prior to lifting the 400 pound rolls of cloth/plastic. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the 400 pound roll.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) On or about March 24, 2016, the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the silt fence take up reel (payoff reel) was guarded on silt fence machine #1. The operators are required to work around the rotating take up reel. The operators are exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the take up reel.     b) On or about March 24, 2016, the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the silt fence take up reel (payoff reel) was guarded on silt fence machine #2. The operators are required to work around the rotating take up reel. The operators are exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the take up reel.     c) On or about March 24, 2016, the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the silt fence take up reel (payoff reel) was guarded on silt fence machine #3. The operators are required to work around the rotating take up reel. The operators are exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the take up reel.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting key(s), setscrew(s), or other projections in revolving part(s) were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal cover(s):   On or about March 24, 2016, at silt fence machine number 3, the take up reel (pay off reel) has a protruding rotating handle that was not guarded or removed. The employee(s) is exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the protruding rotating handle.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) On or about March 24, 2016,in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure that the chain and sprockets on silt fence machine #1, was guarded. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the chain and sprocket.    b) On or about March 24, 2016,in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure that the chain and sprockets on silt fence machine #2, was guarded. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the chain and sprocket.    c) On or about March 24, 2016,in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure that the chain and sprockets on silt fence machine #3, was guarded. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the chain and sprocket.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:    On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department,  the employer failed to ensure that 240 volt and 120 volt receptacle boxes were securely mounted to the wall. The employee(s) were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the conduit going to the metal receptacle box near the silt fence machine #3, was not pulled apart. The internal conductors entering the receptacle box were exposed. The employee(s) were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure that the breakers were legibly marked to indicate the purpose of each circuit. Employee(s) were exposed to the delay of isolating the electrical source in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure that two 120 volt disconnect panel boxes were not blocked. Employee(s) were exposed to a delay of isolating the energy source.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10780.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    On or about March 24, 2016, in the machinery department, the employer failed to ensure the Stanley staplers on silt fence machine #3, were guarded. There were five Stanley C- ring tool stapler being used. The operators were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the Stanley C-ring tool stapler.      The L & M Bag and Supply Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212 (a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314093337, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on November 1, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1800 Springhead Church Road, Willacoochee, GA, 31650.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to guard the Stanley C- Ring tool stapler.

Issued

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours:    On or about February 16, 2016, the employer failed to notify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of an injury that required inpatient treatment and an overnight stay at the hospital. OSHA became aware of the injury on March 24, 2016.